Pakistani Women in Tech, This Is Your Moment: The Complete Aurora Tech Award Guide
From Pakistan to the world: here’s how women founders can claim their place at the Aurora Tech Award. The Aurora Tech Award, powered by inDrive, is an annual, global prize dedicated to women-led tech startups. Think of it as a launchpad offering funding, mentorship, visibility, and a thriving international community for founders shaping the future […]
StartupDotPK Spotlight: Mahroosh Umer Puts Pakistan on the Global Innovation Map
Pakistan’s startup and innovation landscape has marked another milestone on the global stage. Mahroosh Umer, an AS-level STEM student from Pakistan, has won the AI 4 Good Incubator Challenge 2025, powered by Adeece, an international platform that connects young innovators with mentorship, resources, and exposure to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Mahroosh […]
StartupDotPk Spotlight: Strydex Robotics & EKKO Win Big at the World Startup Championship 2025
From NIC Islamabad’s MakerSpace to the global stage, Strydex Robotics and EKKO are turning bold ideas into real-world impact. Every year, SEE Pakistan’s World Startup Championship brings together the country’s boldest entrepreneurs, the problem-solvers, the innovators, the ones crazy enough to think they can change the world. This year, two names left an unforgettable mark: […]
SEE Pakistan Journey: How a Startup Expo Became the World Startup Championship
When SEE Pakistan first launched, it had a simple yet powerful mission to give young entrepreneurs a stage to showcase their ideas and connect with people who could turn those ideas into reality. What started as a national startup expo quickly grew into a movement that is now recognized as the World Startup Championship, attracting […]
Mastering the Art of the Pitch: Practical Tips, Tools & Examples to Win Over Investors
You don’t get a second chance to make a first pitch make it unforgettable. A great idea is just the starting point. In the startup world, the pitch is your bridge between vision and funding and for many founders, that bridge either gets them to the other side or collapses midway. Investors hear hundreds of […]
How to Build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) A Practical Guide for Founders
Before you build a business, test the belief it’s based on. Startups are built on assumptions: that people want your product, that they’ll pay for it, that it solves a real problem. The harsh reality? Many of these assumptions are wrong. An MVP Minimum Viable Product is how you find out which ones. This guide […]
NIC Islamabad Application Secrets: What Not to Do If You Want to Get In!
Did you know? Out of every 1,000 applications submitted to NIC Islamabad, less than 8% make it to the first judging round, and ultimately, only around 3% are selected for incubation. Don’t let your startup idea be one of the 970+ that get rejected. The good news is that most rejections for NIC Islamabad happen […]
Want to Get Accepted into NIC Islamabad? Here’s How to Make Your Application Stand Out (with examples)
Your gateway to success starts here with everything you need to get into NIC Islamabad. If you’re reading this, you’re probably standing at the edge of an idea—something raw, exciting, and full of potential. Whether you’ve already drafted your pitch deck, have a team, or are still piecing the puzzle together, there’s one big opportunity […]
From Silicon Valley to Pakistan: What Myco Global Win Means for Local Startups
Myco’s journey is redefining digital ownership, content monetization, and what it means to be creator-first in Pakistan’s growing tech ecosystem. In a historic moment for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem, Myco a decentralized video streaming platform secured a total investment and SaaS deal of PKR 42 crores (~USD 1.5 million) after winning the grand finale of Meet […]
How Pakistan’s New Tax Break on Foreign E-Commerce Is Shaping Trade, Startups and Global Strategy
Will the removal of digital tax boost growth or just shift the burden elsewhere? Here’s everything you need to know. In a major shift in its digital economy policy, Pakistan’s government has removed the 5% Digital Presence Tax on foreign e-commerce platforms such as Temu, AliExpress, and Shein—a move many are celebrating as a win […]